Selection Testing: Using Evidence to Make Better Hiring Decisions
What Selection Testing Actually Is (and What It Isn’t) Selection testing refers to structured assessments used during hiring to evaluate candidates beyond their résumé and interview performance. These tests are designed to measure capabilities that are difficult to assess through conversation alone, such as problem solving, job-specific skills, judgement, or behavioural tendencies. Selection testing is […]
The Job Interview Process: Structure, Stages, Best Practices
What Is the Job Interview Process? The job interview process is the structured sequence of conversations and evaluations used to assess a candidate’s suitability for a role. It usually includes multiple stages, each with a different purpose—screening, assessing skills, evaluating cultural fit, and validating decision-making. Interviews are not just about determining whether a candidate can […]
What’s Actually Changing in Recruiting (and What Still Works)
1. Recruiting Is Moving From Reactive to Proactive One of the most significant shifts in recruiting is when hiring starts. Traditionally, recruiting was triggered by a vacancy. Someone resigned, a role was approved, and the search began. In today’s market, that approach often puts companies at a disadvantage. What’s changed Modern recruiting increasingly focuses on: […]
The Employee Life Cycle: How Teams Grow, Change, and Thrive
What Is the Employee Life Cycle? The employee life cycle describes the stages employees move through during their time with an organization. While terminology varies slightly, most models include six core phases: Attraction Recruitment and selection Onboarding Development and engagement Retention Exit and alumni Each stage feeds into the next. Hiring decisions affect onboarding. Onboarding […]
What Is a Recruiter?
What Does a Recruiter Do? Recruiters support hiring decisions from early role scoping to offer acceptance. The exact responsibilities vary by organization and hiring model, but most recruiters contribute in these areas: Clarifying role requirements and defining what “qualified” means Translating business needs into a candidate profile and search strategy Sourcing candidates, including people not […]
How Long Does the Hiring Process Take?
Typical Hiring Timelines by Role Type While most hiring processes fall into the 6–12 week range, timelines vary significantly depending on the type of role, the labour market, and how prepared the employer is to move. Breaking timelines down by role category helps set more realistic expectations before a search begins. Entry-level and high-volume roles […]
How to Do Candidate Screening Effectively
What Is Candidate Screening? Candidate screening is the process of evaluating applicants early in the hiring funnel to determine whether they meet the core requirements of a role. It typically happens after resumes are collected but before in-depth interviews begin. Screening is not meant to make final decisions. Instead, it narrows the field to a […]
Executive Search in Canada
Why Executive Search Looks Different in Canada Canada’s executive talent market is defined by scale and proximity. Compared to the U.S. or Europe, the pool of senior executives is smaller, and many leaders are known to one another through industry networks, boards, or past collaborations. This creates several unique dynamics: Confidentiality is critical, as executive […]
Vancouver Recruitment: Hiring in a Competitive Market
Why Vancouver Recruitment Is Different Vancouver’s labour market is defined by several overlapping forces that make recruitment more nuanced than simply posting a job and waiting for applicants. First, the city attracts international talent. Immigration, post-secondary institutions, and global employers mean many candidates bring diverse backgrounds and expectations. Second, housing costs and cost of living […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of External Recruitment
If you want to discover more about external recruitment after reading this article, reach out to our senior recruitment team. What External Recruitment Involves External recruitment refers to any process in which candidates are sourced from outside the existing organization. This includes job postings, talent marketplaces, industry networking, social recruiting, recruiting firms, and outreach to […]